Healing Through Love

**Trigger Warning: During this episode, you will hear references to suicide and substance abuse. Please listen with care and head to the links below for more support: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Crisis Text Line SAMHSA’s National Helpline During this episode, I tell the story of my first love! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to give a 5-star review, follow the podcast and get notified a...

During this episode, I sit down with dating & relationships specialist, Collette Gee. She shares about things we as a society need to challenge about love & relationships (06:22) the differences between codependency and co-regulating with a partner (13:18) and how she supports women of color navigate the dating scene and societal struggles (29:23). Follow Collette @findinghappily on IG and...

We all have so much to unlearn about love, dating and relationships. Today I chat with media producer and writer, Elaine Shivers Cacanindin. She shares about being able to say "I love you" (07:07) the power of non-romantic, platonic relationships (17:45) and some things we need to unlearn about relationships (22:37). Follow Elaine @cakenindin on IG. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure t...

Today I talk with athletic director and podcast host of "Shisha Stories", Ryan Mason. He shares about how he shows love (06:39) the importance of passion and style in an ideal partner (12:08) and lessons from his worst date story (17:50). Follow Ryan @rcmason1 on IG to check out his vibe and his return to the "Shisha Stories" podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to giv...

During this episode, I give an update on my matchmaking experience and answer the question of "when will I know I'm ready to commit"? I talk about my past patterns (05:50) the importance of feeling safe, seen and savored (12:55) and committing to how I feel now rather than forecasting the end of a relationship (18:22). If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to give a 5-star rating and...

Today I sit down with comedian, video producer and hopeless romantic, Tess Tregellas! We talk about how dating impacts art and work (07:03) Tess' upcoming variety show "My Life as a Rom Com" (15:48) getting "feedback" in dating (27:05) and speaking for OUR audience (32:54). Follow Tess at @tesstreg on IG or @tesstregellas on TikTok. Check out her upcoming show "My Life as a Rom Com" and follow @my...

During this episode, I talk with kinesiologist, mentor, and author, Amanda Kate. We talk about the physical side effects she experienced that pushed her to seek help in healing (08:39) how her work as a kinesiologist has impacted her relationships (23:38) and remembering that we are not broken (36:53). Follow Amanda Kate @amanda__kate on IG and @divinelymessy on TikTok. You can learn about her hea...

Time for a catch up! Today I talk about recent updates to my matchmaking journey, and how I'm working on trusting myself better. First, remembering how I've worked through difficult decisions in the past (05:08). Secondly, reflecting on how my body can provide me with peace through processing my emotions (09:13) and lastly accepting that mistakes are inevitable (11:56).  If you enjoyed this e...

**Trigger Warning: During this episode, you will hear references to domestic violence and eating disorders. Please listen with care and head to the links below for more support: National Domestic Violence Hotline National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders Special sit down with one of our favorite listeners, Roisin Bermingham, a domestic violence advocate. During this episode...

Do I really believe that I'll be able to find love one day? I chat with fitness instructor, artist & influencer, Walter Kemp Jr. We talk about his weight loss journey of losing over 100 lbs (04:58) the inner growth he needed in order to meet his current partner (13:26) some of the gifts he's finding from love (19:56) and the beauty of Black Love (26:11). Follow Walter @walterkemp2 on IG and he...

I keep it all the way 100 with model and content creator, Romeo Johnson! He shares about what he's unlearning around relationships (04:46) the struggles of dating during today's era of social media (13:18) misconceptions he's experienced (26:55) and turn on's/off's in a partner (29:58). Follow Romeo @giraffe908 on IG. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to give a 5-star review, follow the podcast...

Today I chat with Obé fitness instructor and social media manager, Mary Wolff. She shares about dating as a "friends first" (04:50) her experience dating in NYC (12:30) how her fitness and wellness journey has impacted her dating life (19:25) and the lesson of not comparing relationships (30:54). You can follow Mary @mary_wolff on IG or @mary.wolff on TikTok. Workout with Mary on obefitness.com !...

During this episode, I sit down with men's dating expert and professional catfish, Jamie Date! We hear about how Jamie got started in her work from a Craigslist ad (01:00) the common misconceptions society has of the men she works with (09:08) some tips she gives men for online dating (14:09) and what it's like to be a professional catfisher for her clients (23:31).   Follow Jamie at @jamieda...

During this episode, I chat with actress, fellow Buddhist and my good friend, Francesca Bolam. We talk about the struggles of learning to love at a young age (04:58) how to pick the best photos for your dating profile (14:21) our favorite love languages (28:24) and how our Buddhist practice supports our dating and relationships (40:20). You can follow Francesca on social media @francescabolam If y...

Anger is an eruptive emotion I've struggled with for years. During today's episode, I talk about some of the root causes for my anger during and after a relationship, and how I heal through moments of anger.  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to give a 5-star review, follow the podcast and get notified about the next episode! On Spotify, you can play along with the questions and poll below...

**Trigger Warning: During this episode, you will hear references to sexual abuse and eating disorders. Please listen with care and head to the links below for more support: National Sexual Assault Hotline: Confidential 24/7 Support National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders This episode was so near and dear to my heart! I sit down with dancer, artist and women's rights a...

Ever wondered how you can get out and meet new people (off the dating apps)? I sit down with the founder of We Met IRL, Maxine Williams, who shares how she started curating speed dating events and mixers with diversity in mind (01:20). We talk about the benefits to speed dating compared to online dating apps (11:30) the vibe of We Met IRL events (17:29) and how we can try to meet new people in our...

During this episode, I sit down with actor and digital marketing agency owner, Jazelle Foster. We discuss what it means to feel "safe"  in a relationship (12:30) hard lessons on "giving too much" while dating (13:43) what happens when you have conflicting love languages (17:20) and Jazelle's "coming out" story (29:08).  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to give a 5-star review, follow...

Quick update to share about my first match and some great dates I had this week! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to give a 5-star review, follow the podcast and get notified about the next episode! On Spotify, you can play along with the questions and poll below the episode. Follow @solidarity_media to learn more!

Who didn't love watching Million Dollar Matchmaker?! Today I give a quick update about my matchmaking journey and then we talk about what my love lessons would be (03:58) and how I can be a better date (10:53). Finally, I face the hard realities of my worst dating habit, leading with sex (17:48). If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to give a 5-star review, follow the podcast and get notified abou...

Time for a little "Ex Talk"! Join Jorge Hernandez and I as we discuss how we met dating in the modern world (06:09), when to swipe right on the apps (16:23) and how to take things slow in a relationship (27:00).  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to give a 5-star review, follow the podcast and get notified about the next episode! On Spotify, you can play along with the questions and poll b...

Breakups suck, but it's important for me to understand how I can heal through heartbreak. First, I talk about my self-poisoning habits that keep me in my pain (02:59) and then I dive into healthy habits for healing through love (20:40). Then I end with a touching look back at a break up I successfully went thru (34:38). If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to give a 5-star review, follow the podca...

In today's episode, I sit down with my co-founders of Solidarity Media, Ellie Cano & Celina Tatsuko. We talk about growing up in untraditional love environments (02:50) how they met their partners (15:00) challenging dating norms and rules (19:35) (30:29) and Ellie shares when she knew it was L-O-V-E (23:08).  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to give a 5-star review, follow the podcas...

Mistakes are inevitable on this journey, so wanted to take a moment today to acknowledge some setbacks I had this week. Here's to forgiving ourselves and moving forward. Thank you everyone for your care, understanding and continued support!  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to give a 5-star review, follow the podcast and get notified about the next episode! On Spotify, you can play along...

There's a lot of opinions about red flags in dating, so let's talk about it! In this episode, I share some of the flags I want to be aware of when dating on my own. From not being able to say the word "relationship" (02:10) to bad mouthing your ex (10:57) to the big question: is it a red flag if your date is still really close with their ex? (16:28) How do you determine your dating red flags? If y...